YOUR STRESS-FREE DENTAL VISIT

If you’re apprehensive about going to the dentist, you’re not alone. “Fifty percent of Americans say they experience anxiety over visiting the dentist,” said Dr. Humara Parray of the San Marcos office of Bright Now Dental. “Many admit they visit less frequently than they should as a result, and some avoid the dentist altogether. These skipped visits can have terrible consequences.”

Regular check-ups and cleanings are actually the best way to avoid dental anxiety because they’ll help you avoid invasive and expensive procedures. Bright Now! Dental — with offices in El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside, San Marcos, Temecula, Hemet, La Quinta and Murrieta — offers these tips to make your appointment as pleasant as possible: 1. Talk to your dentist. Make sure he/she knows you’re nervous. The Bright Now! staff is happy to help ease your anxiety. 2. Ask questions. Fear of the unknown can leave you to assume the worst. When you know what to expect and how long will it take, you’ll feel much more at ease. 3. Just do it. Even if you don’t feel ready, convince yourself to go. If it’s been a long time since your last visit, you’ll be surprised how much dental procedures and technology have improved.

“Though you may be apprehensive, the reasons to see your dentist far outweigh the short-term benefits of avoidance,” said Dr. Parray.

Call 1-888-BRIGHT-NOW and ask about the $29 cleaning, exam, X-rays and therapeutic rinse. Learn more at
brightnow.com.